Quality brass mouthpieces contribute to the high regard Yamaha has earned among beginning and professional musicians alike. The result of a special approach to design and manufacture, Yamaha mouthpieces deliver the performance and comfort required where they are needed most: where instrument meets musician. The mouthpiece production technique used by Yamaha promises consistent quality mouthpieces, time after time. Other manufacturers use a specific cutting tool to create every mouthpiece, which causes problems as tools start to wear. This can result in inconsistent quality and poor performance. Yamaha's computer-aided design system and computer controlled lathe work together to produce the most precise, consistent mouthpieces in the world.
| Standard Cornet Mouthpieces (Long Shank) Specifications | | Model | Rim | Cup Depth | Throat | Backbore | Playing Charateristics | | Inner Diameter | Contour | Thickness | | 7A4 | 16.24 | semi-flat | thick | shallow | 3.65 | standard | Fairly small inner rim diameter, but with outstanding flexibility. | | 9C4 | 16.28 | semi-flat | standard | standard | 3.65 | standard | Well-defined rim bite for easy, fatigue-free playability. | | 11C4 | 16.46 | semi-flat | standard | standard | 3.65 | standard | Standard type for players from beginner to advanced. | | 13B4 | 16.63 | semi-flat | standard | semi-shallow | 3.65 | standard | Bright tone suited to large bands and ensembles. | | 14B4 | 16.85 | semi-flat | standard | semi-shallow | 3.65 | standard | Outstanding overall balance for all genres. | | 15C4 | 16.98 | semi-flat | standard | standard | 3.65 | standard | Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. | | 16C4 | 17 | semi-flat | standard | standard | 3.65 | standard | Large inner rim diameter and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. | | 17C4 | 17.3 | semi-flat | standard | standard | 3.65 | standard | Ideal for orchestra players who prefer a large inner rim diameter. |
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